Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Shearing

Certificate II in Shearing

Qualification
National Code:
AHC21325
State Code:
BKD5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
11/02/2025
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/02/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in shearing. It recognises the work of a novice shearer who is able to shear a minimum of 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day to an acceptable industry standard. The shearing industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Shearer - novice level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- nine (9) units of competency
- seven (7) core units, plus
- two (2) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least one (1) from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFF10 AHCLSK234 Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock 35 Unit of competency
OFF40 AHCSHG211 Crutch sheep 30 Unit of competency
OFE92 AHCSHG215 Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing 15 Unit of competency
OFC36 AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes 35 Unit of competency
OFE90 AHCSHG216 Prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing 10 Unit of competency
OFE94 AHCSHG213 Shear sheep to novice level 60 Unit of competency
OFE86 AHCSHG217 Undertake basic shearing and crutching 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two (2) elective units must be completed.
Please refer to the Packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODK07 FNSFLT212 Develop and use savings plans 20 Unit of competency
OFE88 AHCSHG218 Maintain own health to promote personal wellbeing in the wool harvesting industry 10 Unit of competency
OFC00 AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 25 Unit of competency
OFB99 AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCY3 AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10790) SHEARING (LEVEL 2) Traineeship